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Definition of Artificial horizon
1. Noun. A navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot.
Definition of Artificial horizon
1. Noun. (aviation) An instrument that displays the pitch and roll of an aircraft in flight by comparing its attitude to a gyroscopically-maintained indication of the flat horizon line. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Artificial Horizon
Literary usage of Artificial horizon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society by Royal Astronomical Society (1873)
"16. lo-inch reflecting circle, by Troughton, with counterpoise stand ; artificial
horizon, with metallic roof; two tripod stands, one with table for ..."
2. The Principles and Practice of Surveying by Charles Blaney Breed, George Leonard Hosmer (1908)
"USE OF THE artificial horizon. —- In astronomical observations the altitude of
a celestial body is often desired. When the sea horizon is not visible an ..."
3. A Treatise on the Principal Mathematical Instruments Employed in Surveying by Frederick Walter Simms (1844)
"THE artificial horizon. When the altitude of a celestial object is to be taken
... But the most accurate kind of artificial horizon is that in which fluid ..."
4. Outlines of Astronomy by John Frederick William Herschel (1851)
"THE LEVEL, PLUMB-LINE, artificial horizon. PRINCIPLE OF COLLIMATION. COLLIMATORS OF
RITTENHOUSE, KATER, AND BENZENBERG. OF COMPOUND INSTRUMENTS WITH ..."
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